Title: "The Journey of Authentic Faith" #538

Title: The Journey of Authentic Faith In the century's weave, where dark meets light, We're summoned forth to face the night Not with swords, but with hearts laid bare, A crusade for truth, a breath of air. Mislead in Christ's name, a path so cold, Echoes of Paul, a warning bold: "God's not mocked," the scriptures say, What's sown in deceit brings dusk to day. The Gospel, soft as a newborn's sigh, Whispers of love from the sky so high. Its strength not in might, but in open hearts, In vulnerability, where true growth starts. To enter the kingdom, become as a child, With wonder wide and spirit mild. "Change," He said, "and you will see, The kingdom's gates open wide, free." This era calls not just to stand, But dive within, a journey grand. Shed deception, pride, don cynicism's cloak, For in humility, the spirit woke. A pilgrimage not outward, but deep within, Seeking rebirth, shedding sin. This journey of trials, of darkness and light, Leads to authenticity, to faith's true sight. In childlike humility, a power found, A beacon bright, on solid ground. A testament to faith, pure and whole, A journey towards the soul's renewal. Written by Steven G. Lee (March 11, 2024)